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Your Local Community of The Wildlife Society

Sections & Chapters

Join your local section or chapter to connect with fellow wildlife professionals, expand your network and drive conservation action in your community.

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Our network

8 Sections

Sections serve as regional hubs of The Wildlife Society across North America. Each section unites several states, provinces or republics to foster networking, collaboration and the exchange of knowledge among wildlife professionals and TWS chapters in a geographic area.

56 Chapters

Chapters, often organized by state or province, strengthen our mission by advancing local conservation efforts and building community. Each chapter has its own bylaws, officers, events and activities.

Thousands of Dedicated Members

Our members include scientists, agency professionals, students, educators, technicians, planners, consultants and others who manage, conserve and study wildlife populations and habitats. Together, they spread awareness and take action on critical wildlife conservation issues across North America and beyond.

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